9:00, 1 Krypton | The Leica version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been hyped up to 20,000 yuan; Chow Tai Fook's gold pendants are accused of treating employees differently; United Family Healthcare responds to the suspected leak of a female celebrity's childbirth information.
Today's Hot News Guide
LV Responds to Woman's Foot Injury After Wearing New Shoes for 10 Minutes
Douyin Launches Long Picture and Text Function
Xiaomi Has Applied for Multiple Intellectual Properties Related to the Ultra Series
Ziyan Baweiji Apologizes: Offers 10 - fold Cash Compensation to Consumers
XPeng Officially Enters the Mauritius Market
Top 3 Big News
The Leica version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been hyped up to a maximum of 20,000 yuan, and the top - end version is out of stock on multiple channels
On December 26, Jiemian News learned that within a few hours after the pre - sale started, the Leica version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which had been released for less than a day, was sold out on all online channels. Immediately afterwards, there was a phenomenon of price - gouging speculation on the second - hand platform. The highest quoted price for the top - end version reached 20,000 yuan, while the official price starts at 8,999 yuan.
After the press conference on December 25, the pre - sale of the Leica version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra was simultaneously launched on the official mall and authorized e - commerce platforms. As of 22:30 on the 25th, all configuration versions on the above - mentioned channels showed "out of stock", and the relevant pre - order volume on the JD platform had exceeded one million.
Currently, the 16GB + 512GB version of the Leica version of Xiaomi 17 Ultra is available for normal pre - sale on its Tmall official flagship store, but the top - end 16GB + 1TB version is out of stock. On the JD platform, both the 16GB + 512GB version and the 16GB + 1TB version are out of stock. On the Xiaomi official website, the 16GB + 512GB version priced at 7,999 yuan is in stock, while the 16GB + 1TB version priced at 8,999 yuan is also out of stock. (Jiemian News)
Chow Tai Fook Responds to Criticism of Ox and Horse Pendant Alleged to Mock Workers
Recently, a netizen in Guangdong posted a complaint on social media about Chow Tai Fook's gold pendant in the shape of a square and circle with the characters "Ox and Horse" on it. The netizen bluntly said, "If you receive this, you'll be a top - notch 'ox and horse' (a derogatory term for over - worked people)." This post immediately sparked a heated discussion. On December 26th, Chow Tai Fook's official customer service stated that this "Ox and Horse" gold pendant is currently only sold through online channels and has been selling well recently. If customers have objections to the design, they will record the feedback and report it upwards, and continuous improvements will be made in the future. In addition, a customer service representative from one of Chow Tai Fook's e - commerce platforms said that the pendant symbolizes not being afraid of difficulties and having double good luck. The characters "Ox and Horse" on the pendant are in traditional Chinese characters. Currently, the official mini - program price of this product starts at 3,044.7 yuan. (Midu Finance)
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Is the birth information of a female celebrity suspected of being leaked? United Family Healthcare responds
On December 26th, United Family Healthcare responded to Jiemian News regarding the suspected leakage of a female celebrity's birth information. It stated that "there are no medical disputes or objections, and none of our medical staff were involved in leaking any patient privacy."
Recently, a chat screenshot circulated online, claiming that a female celebrity gave birth at United Family Healthcare, and it mentioned details such as the poor health condition of the child and the transfer to another hospital. Judging from the screenshot, the information seemed to come from medical staff. Therefore, some voices questioned that United Family Healthcare staff leaked patient privacy, and others had doubts about the prenatal examination results of United Family Healthcare.
United Family Healthcare has been established for nearly 30 years. It started with high - end obstetrics and gynecology services and later developed into a comprehensive hospital. It is now a well - known high - end private medical institution in China. It complements public medical institutions and attracts patients with its service experience, high - value medical devices, etc., becoming the choice of many celebrities and high - income families. (Beijing News)
Big Companies/Big Events
Xiaomi has applied for multiple intellectual property rights related to the Ultra series
36Kr learned that according to the AiQicha App, Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. has applied for multiple "XIAOMI ULTRA" trademarks. The international classifications involve scientific instruments, education and entertainment, website services, etc. Currently, some of the above trademarks have been successfully registered. It has also registered the copyrights for works such as "Characteristic Lines of XIAOMI SU7 Ultra" and "Xiaomi EV Ultra Club", and the categories of these works are all fine arts.
TikTok Launches Long Picture-Text Function
36Kr learned that recently, TikTok's long picture-text function was officially launched. At the same time, TikTok released an operation support policy for long picture-text content. It is understood that TikTok's long picture-text function currently supports publishing long articles of up to 8,000 words, allowing users to insert up to 30 pictures and match background music. The long picture-text publishing function on the mobile app is also expected to be launched in the near future.
XPeng Officially Enters the Mauritian Market
36Kr learned that on December 26, XPeng Motors announced its progress in the Middle East and Africa market. After officially entering the Qatari market, XPeng Motors reached a strategic cooperation with its Mauritian partner in December and officially entered the Mauritian market. In December, XPeng opened a flagship showroom in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, and simultaneously launched a 2,000-square-meter exclusive service center that combines a showroom and services, the largest in the region, in New Cairo, Egypt.
LV Responds to Woman's Foot Injury After Wearing New Shoes for 10 Minutes
Recently, Ms. Xu from Shanghai said that she bought a pair of LOUS slingback sports shoes worth 9,250 yuan at the offline LV store in the Qiantan Taikoo Li in Pudong New Area, Shanghai on September 20th this year. On September 27th, when Ms. Xu wore these shoes for the first time and walked for only about 10 minutes, she found that the skin on the insteps of both feet was seriously abraded, red and swollen.
After that, Ms. Xu found that the wounds could not heal all the time. Until October 22nd, due to the worsening of the injury, she went to the hospital for treatment and was told that plastic surgery was needed to deal with the scars. Ms. Xu contacted the offline LV store in Qiantan Taikoo Li several times, asking for a refund and corresponding compensation, but the other party only agreed to exchange the shoes.
The online staff of the LV official website said that online and offline orders are currently separate, and online orders cannot view the orders purchased through offline payment. The after-sales situation is subject to the store's reply. If the product has been used, returns and exchanges are not supported. The brand did not explain the situation that "it is best to wear socks to break in" for this style of sports shoes. In actual use, "you can wear socks to break in at the beginning." At present, the two parties have not reached an agreement. (The Paper)
Hanshu Responds That It Is Verifying After Its Masks Are Alleged to Contain "Prohibited Ingredients"
Recently, according to the test results of a third - party testing institution with inspection qualifications, 0.07 pg/g of epidermal growth factor was detected in Hanshu's Plumping and Firming Essence Mask. In another Hanshu's Whitening and Brightening Mask, the value of this ingredient was even higher, reaching 3.21 pg/g. In response, a reporter called Hanshu's official customer service to verify the situation. A customer service staff member said, "The company has noticed the relevant situation and is conducting verification. The latest progress will be updated through official channels." After further browsing, the reporter found that both of the above - mentioned products have been removed from the shelves in Hanshu's flagship store on the e - commerce platform. (Economic Information Daily)
CHAGEE Says Caffeine Content of Drinks Can Be Checked
On December 26th, the topic "CHAGEE Caffeine" trended on Weibo, sparking extensive discussions. Many netizens said they couldn't fall asleep after drinking CHAGEE's beverages, and some also mentioned experiencing heart palpitations. In response, CHAGEE's official customer service stated that each tea drink uses original tea leaves and natural fruits and flowers. Natural tea leaves contain tea polyphenols and caffeine, and currently, the caffeine content of each drink can be found through the "Health Calculator" on the mini-program. Users can check it before purchasing. (Caixin Technology)
Unitree CEO Responds to Musk's Praise, Says the Level of Love Exceeds Expectations
On December 26th, news reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk reposted a video on December 20th showing Unitree robots performing as backup dancers at Wang Leehom's concert, and commented that it was "impressive". The relevant content quickly went viral, attracting over 40 million views overseas. On December 25th, Wang Xingxing, the founder of Unitree Technology, responded to Musk's praise. Wang Xingxing said, "The level of love people have for Unitree robots exceeds my expectations", and it is a great thing for the entire robotics industry.
According to the online video, at the Chengdu stop of Wang Leehom's "The Best Place" concert on December 18th, six humanoid robots took the stage with the song "Firepower Fully Activated" and performed on stage with the singer and dancers. They also completed the difficult "Webster" somersault, becoming one of the most eye - catching moments of the concert. (Sina News, Zhejiang Economic TV, IT Home)
The world's first mandatory standard for electric vehicle power consumption limits will be implemented next year
Reporters learned today that the national standard "Limits of Energy Consumption for Electric Vehicles - Part 1: Passenger Cars" will be implemented starting from January 1st, 2026. This standard is the world's first mandatory standard for electric vehicle power consumption limits. Considering the current power consumption situation of pure - electric passenger cars, the potential of energy - saving technologies, cost control, and the power consumption performance of special models, this standard proposes power consumption limits for different vehicle weights, which is about 11% stricter than the previous recommended standard. Based on the power consumption differences among vehicles with different usage characteristics and technical features, it puts forward corresponding indicator requirements, effectively taking into account the diversified development needs of vehicle models and providing guidance for the subsequent research, development, and application of energy - saving technologies. (CCTV News)
China Successfully Launches the 17th Group of Low - Orbit Satellites for Satellite Internet
At 7:26 on December 26th, China launched the 17th group of low - orbit satellites for satellite internet into space using a Long March 8A carrier rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The satellites successfully entered the preset orbit, marking a complete success of the launch mission. (Xinhua News Agency)
Tongrentang Deals with Management Personnel Involved in Krill Oil Fraud
There is new progress in the controversy triggered by the krill oil fraud incident of Tongrentang. On December 25th, Beijing Tongrentang Group issued a statement saying that the group's working group has fully taken over the operation and management of Beijing Tongrentang (Sichuan) Health Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It has ordered Li Shengyi to resign from his position as the general manager of Sichuan Health, and all other relevant management personnel have been suspended. Subsequently, relevant personnel who are derelict in their duties will be seriously dealt with according to the conclusions of government regulatory authorities and internal investigations.
Tongrentang also announced an investigation conclusion: After investigation, the authorization of the "Tongrentang" brand name and trademark by Tongrentang Group to Sichuan Health expired on March 21, 2021, and was not renewed. (Yicai Global)
Ziyan Baisweiji Apologizes: Compensate Consumers with 10 Times the Cash
On December 24th, a Ziyan Baisweiji store in Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu was accused of a clerk stealing the weighed beef from a customer, which attracted public attention. On the afternoon of the 25th, the official WeChat account of Ziyan Baisweiji issued an apology statement.
The statement pointed out that the clerk at the franchised store on Kaixuan Road in Qidong, Nantong, had improper behavior during the sales process. The company attaches great importance to this and immediately established a special project team. It also carried out verification work overnight to confirm the specific situation. Now, after investigation, it has been verified that there were indeed improper behaviors by the clerk.
The statement also pointed out that the company has quickly taken the following handling measures: the involved store will be closed for rectification, the involved clerk will be immediately dismissed, and a warning will be circulated to all stores across the country. In addition, the company will compensate the consumer with cash equivalent to ten times the consumption amount of that day and present a 1,000-yuan brand consumption card without restrictions. Meanwhile, to express apologies to other consumers who have shopped at the franchised store on Kaixuan Road in Qidong, Nantong, a ten - day compensation and feedback activity will be launched. (Blue Whale News)
Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng Accused of Borderline Content, Customer Service Responds
Recently, many players have pointed out that the new appearance "Flying Whites into Poems" of NetEase's game "Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng" has borderline content issues, and the game's alleged vulgar lingerie has sparked heated discussions. Subsequently, some media inquired about this matter with Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng's relevant customer service and received the following response: On December 25th, the dyeing area of the female - style boots of "Flying Whites into Poems" was adjusted and optimized to support a more flexible color - matching scheme; the abnormal dyeing effect in some areas of the female - style upper body and skirt of "Flying Whites into Poems" was fixed; the incorrect display of the details of the female - style back model of "Flying Whites into Poems" was also fixed.
Finance and Economics Network Technology found by checking the comment section of Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng's official account that it once replied to a netizen's comment "Please stay true to your original intention and don't engage in female - oriented borderline content" with "Okay, dear, the goose will be well - behaved." (Finance and Economics Network Technology)
Off-Island Duty-Free Shopping in Hainan Reached 1.1 Billion Yuan in the First Week of the Closed-Island Operation
During the first week of the closed-island operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port, off-island duty-free shopping maintained a growth trend, and the consumption boom continued to heat up. According to statistics from Haikou Customs, in the first week of the closed-island operation (from December 18th to 24th), Haikou Customs supervised a total of 1.1 billion yuan in off-island duty-free shopping, a year-on-year increase of 54.9%. (Shanghai Securities News)
Report shows: Over 240 million people have a college education
The latest scale of financial investment in higher education in China has been revealed. Recently, the official website of the National People's Congress of China published the "Report of the State Council on the Allocation and Use of Financial Funds for Higher Education" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"), which disclosed the latest data on financial investment in higher education. According to the "Report", at present, education in higher institutions (including regular undergraduate institutions, vocational colleges, and adult higher institutions, hereinafter referred to as higher institutions) is mainly supported by government investment. In terms of government financial investment in higher education, from 2021 to 2024, governments at all levels across the country allocated 3.78 trillion yuan through the general public budget and 210.2 billion yuan through the government - funded fund budget.
The "Report" states that with the support of financial funds, China has built the world's largest higher education system and entered the stage of popularization recognized worldwide. In 2024, the gross enrollment ratio of higher education reached 60.8%, an increase of 6.4 percentage points compared with 2020, and the number of people with a college education exceeded 240 million. (Yicai Global)
Fujitsu Joins AI Memory Development Project Led by SoftBank
On December 26th, it was reported that Fujitsu will join the next - generation memory R & D project promoted by companies such as SoftBank. This project will utilize the technologies of Intel and the University of Tokyo, aiming to commercialize the technology in the fiscal year 2027 and establish a mass - production system in the fiscal year 2029. In June this year, Intel and SoftBank had announced their collaboration to develop a stacked DRAM solution to replace high - bandwidth memory. (Jiemian News)
Roborock Technology Plans to List on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
36Kr learned that Roborock Technology announced that the company recently received the "Record-filing Notice on Overseas Issuance and Listing of Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd." issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The company plans to issue no more than 33,108,000 overseas-listed ordinary shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company's overseas issuance and listing this time still need to meet multiple conditions and can only be implemented after comprehensively considering market conditions and other factors. There is still uncertainty about this matter.
Daye Intelligence: Under Investigation by China Securities Regulatory Commission for Alleged Information Disclosure Violations
36Kr learned that Daye Intelligence announced that on December 26, 2025, the company received a "Notice of Case Filing" issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Due to the company's alleged violations of laws and regulations in information disclosure, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the China Securities Regulatory Commission decided to initiate an investigation into the company. During the investigation period, the company will actively cooperate with the work of the China Securities Regulatory Commission and fulfill its obligation to disclose information. At present, the company's production and operation are normal, and the above - mentioned matter will not have a significant impact on the company's normal production and business activities.
China's First Batch of L3-Level Autonomous Vehicles Commence Large-Scale Road Operations
On the afternoon of December 26th, China's first batch of vehicles with special license plates for L3-level autonomous driving officially started large-scale road operations in Chongqing. There were a total of 46 vehicles in this batch, which were Changan Shenlan cars equipped with L3-level autonomous driving systems. These vehicles are permitted to operate on the Inner Ring Expressway, the New Inner Ring Expressway (from Gaotanyan Interchange to Laijiaqiao Interchange), and Yudu Avenue (from Renhe Interchange to Airport Interchange) in Chongqing. (CCTV News)
The Cutting Edge of AI
Alibaba Tongyi Qianwen Launches Qwen Code Version v0.5.0
36Kr learned that Alibaba Tongyi Qianwen announced the launch of version v0.5.0 of Qwen Code. This update not only includes enhanced features but also represents a crucial step for Qwen Code in its transition from a "command-line tool" to a "development ecosystem".
Lingguang Releases Latest Data: Users Have Successfully Created 12 Million Flash Apps
36Kr learned that on December 26th, Lingguang, a general AI assistant, announced that Lingguang users have successfully created 12 million flash apps. Flash apps are one of Lingguang's three major functions. Users don't need any programming foundation. By describing their needs in natural language, Lingguang can generate an editable, interactive, and shareable mini - app in as fast as 30 seconds. Statistical data shows that Lingguang has entered the top 10 of QuestMobile's weekly active user scale of AI - native apps in 2025, and the average daily usage times per user since its launch have reached 4.6 times.
Lenovo to Launch Super AI Agent
36Kr learned that Lenovo Group plans to unveil its first "Super AI Agent" for the global market during CES. It is positioned as a strategic application of the company. The brand name of this AI agent has not been publicly announced yet. It is understood that the AI capabilities achievable by this application are similar to those of Doubao Mobile Assistant, which is an AI assistant software resulting from the cooperation between ByteDance and mobile phone manufacturers at the operating system level based on the Doubao App.
MiniMax Reaches "AI + IP" Cooperation with Kuaikan Comics and Launches the First AI Interactive Comic
36Kr learned that on December 26th, as one of the core technology partners, MiniMax provided video generation and voice generation model support for Kuaikan Comics. Kuaikan Comics launched the first AI interactive comic, introducing AI technology into the comic field along with a complete worldview, character interaction, and immersive experience. As one of the core technology partners, MiniMax provided video generation and voice generation model support for Kuaikan Comics.
Deep learning model can predict minute-by-minute developmental changes in cells
A joint team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan, and Northeastern University in the United States published a paper in the latest issue of the journal Nature Methods, introducing a geometric deep learning model called "MultiCell". For the first time, this model can predict the minute-by-minute behavioral changes of each cell during the embryonic development of Drosophila at the single-cell resolution. In the future, a general multicellular development prediction model can be designed on this basis to construct a "digital embryo" for drug screening and even guiding the design of artificial tissues. (Science and Technology Daily)
LG Electronics to Launch New Gaming Monitors Based on AI Technology Next Month
LG Electronics said on December 26 that it will launch new gaming monitors with built - in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which can enhance the content resolution to 5K. LG Electronics stated in a press release that it will unveil the UltraGear evo monitors at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas, the United States, in January next year. (Sina Finance)
Investment and Financing
"Elliptic Space" Completes Hundreds of Millions of Yuan in Series C1 Financing
36Kr learned that recently, "Elliptic Space", an enterprise in the commercial space industry, announced that it has successfully completed a Series C1 financing round worth hundreds of millions of RMB. The funds from this financing round will be mainly used to continuously promote the construction and technological upgrading of its core strategic project - the "Star Pool Plan", and to build a "Space Embodied Intelligence" system.
“Shuocheng Technology” Completes Over 100 Million Yuan Series D Financing
According to 36Kr, recently, the artificial intelligence company “Shuocheng Technology” has completed over 100 million yuan in Series D financing. Guomao Industrial Fund, Yufu Digital Intelligence Fund, Feituo Venture Capital, and Xingzheng Capital jointly participated in this round of investment. The funds will be mainly invested in the technological R & D of the Jiuchou Industrial Large Model and the new - generation intelligent multi - dimensional collector. At the same time, it will help the company expand its market, build channels, and support its daily operations.
“Zhuopu Micro” Completes Tens of Millions of Yuan in Financing
36Kr learned that according to Chuangdongfang Investment, recently, “Zhuopu Micro”, which focuses on semiconductor advanced manufacturing inspection equipment, completed tens of millions of RMB in financing. This round of financing was exclusively invested by Chuangdongfang. The financing funds will be used for the iterative upgrade of core products, the R & D of new product lines, the expansion of production scale, and the expansion of the high - end talent team.
Micro and Nano Starspace Completed RMB 1.56 Billion in Equity Financing Throughout 2025
36Kr learned that Micro and Nano Starspace completed a total of RMB 1.56 billion in equity financing throughout 2025, which will continue to be used for R & D investment and production capacity expansion to enhance self - controllability.
“Haisida Sodium Star” Receives Over 100 Million Yuan in Strategic Investment
36Kr learned that “Haisida Sodium Star” announced the completion of a strategic financing round exceeding 100 million yuan. The investors include Baiyun Financial Holdings, Zhongcai Rongshang (Yangzhou Xingjian Equity Investment Fund), Guangdong Guoyan Industrial Investment, etc.
Cool Products
Huawei will launch the new Huawei Mobile WiFi X in March 2026
36Kr learned that recently, Huawei officially announced that it will launch a new mobile WiFi product, the Huawei Mobile WiFi X, in March 2026. According to the introduction, this product is equipped with transparent antenna technology and uses the third - generation PLC Gigabit networking, eliminating the need for additional wiring. In addition, it has a built - in gateway and supports SparkLink™ connection, enabling efficient access to and scheduling of all - house HarmonyOS ecosystem devices.
Compiled | Chenxi